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Engine and gearbox guides from our floor: specs, common faults, fitment checks and buying advice for South African vehicles.

OM651 Engine Guide: Mercedes 2.1 CDI Specs, Applications and Replacement Checks

Mercedes OM651 2.1 CDI diesel specs, the cars and vans it powers, and the checks to make before buying a replacement.

Which 2.0 TDI engine is in your VW Amarok, how to confirm the code, and what to check before buying a replacement in South Africa.

Kia Picanto 1.0 and 1.1 engine options by generation, how to check compatibility and what to confirm before buying a replacement.

Mitsubishi 4D56 2.5 diesel specs, the bakkies and vans it powers, and the replacement checks that avoid a wrong-fit engine.

Specs for the Toyota 2TR 2.7 petrol engine, Hilux and Quantum fitment, and the checks to make before buying a replacement unit.

Ford Ranger manual gearbox options by generation, common faults and the checks to make before buying a replacement transmission.

BMW N55 3.0 turbo inline-six specs, the models it powers, common problems and the checks before buying a replacement.

BMW M47 four-cylinder diesel specs, the E46, E90 and other models it powers, common problems and replacement checks.

The VW Polo 1.4 BLM engine explained: specs, Polo and other fitments, and what to confirm before buying a replacement in SA.

Common D4-series diesel engines in the Hyundai H100, how to identify the code and what to confirm before buying a replacement.